Kongsberg, Helsing team up for European satellite-intel constellation

Helsing and Kongsberg plot multi-mission European defense space network

Two defense technology companies from Norway and Germany have joined forces to bolster Europe’s sovereign intelligence and communications capabilities, with plans to start deploying small satellites in about three years. The post Helsing and Kongsberg plot multi-mission European defense space network appeared first on SpaceNews.

Kongsberg, Helsing team up for European satellite-intel constellation

The cooperation will include setting up local satellite production in Germany to create “a self-reliant European defense capability,” the companies said.

Kongsberg teams up with Helsing to boost European space capability

The companies aim to deploy a sovereign, space-based intelligence, surveillance, and targeting (IST) constellation with an interconnected comms layer for Europe by 2029, according to a media release.

► KONGSBERG and Helsing team up to realise European space ambitions

December 10, 2025 – The companies aim to deploy a sovereign, space-based intelligence, surveillance, and targeting (IST) constellation with an interconnected